Project Manager Trainee (NONCODE)

Under direction, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the development, analysis and coordination of capital programs’ activities; contracting for the preparation of contract documents; document evaluation and review; managing design and construction and reviewing cost estimates. Requires travel and overnights.

The effectiveness of this position is measured by the incumbent’s ability to deliver a completed project on schedule and within budget and by the incumbent’s progress in learning CDB’s procedures and professional growth. The Project Manager Trainee is up to three years of training with a 1 year probationary period.

• Assists, when assigned by the Regional Manager, in the development of project scopes, budgets and surveys.
• Shares project information with using agencies, CDB’s Capital Planning Liaisons (CPL), and other parties, regarding activities and ensures that project design meets their requirements and continues to provide technical assistance and works in conjunction with the using agencies.
• Keeps the construction administration management apprised of project status and problems.
• Attends field meetings, gives presentations, and conducts inspections of job sites to assess progress on assigned projects.
• Ensures that design criteria, project designs, project budgets and project schedules are properly reviewed by CDB staff and consultants.
• Reviews plans and specifications to ensure compliance with all applicable design requirements and with the using agencies’ programs.
• Monitors and controls design schedule and budget to ensure that consultant keeps project design within budget.
• Participates in bid openings, reviews analysis of bids and recommends award of contracts, based on acceptable bid(s) presented.
• Reviews and approves Contractor’s Schedule of Values (CSV) and verifies invoices for design and construction progress payments.
• Reviews and monitors construction schedules and facilitates construction progress to meet critical completion dates.
• Reviews Requests for Proposal & Change Orders (RFP/CO) to determine justification, accuracy, coordination, estimated cost and impact on project.
  • Reviews Requests for Proceed Orders (PO) to determine justification, accuracy, coordination, estimated cost and impact on project.
• Reviews and recommends approval of RFP/Co’s and PO’s, and approves RFP/CO’s and PO’s up to the specified authorization level.
• Compiles data and prepares reports using various computer software.
• Works with architects/engineers (A/E’s), contractors and using agencies to resolve project problems and acts as a resource to the construction administration management, if they become involved.
• Obtains approvals by others and approves project substantial/final completion certifications.
• Evaluates A/E’s and contractor’s performances.
• Shall be assigned a mentor to further professional growth.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with the scope of the duties cited above.

Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in business management, architecture, engineering or a construction-related field or knowledge of the above cited fields with a minimum of four years of experience. Once year of college related education is equal to one year of construction related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principals and practices of architecture, engineering or a construction-related field; the ability to interpret and apply these fields to CDB projects. Ability to exercise sound judgment in collecting, analyzing and appraising technical notes and data regarding engineering reports and project problems. Knowledge of building design, construction, remodeling and facility maintenance. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of the construction community, using agencies and staff. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and climb stairs and ladders.
Correctable vision for close work on design drawings, project related documents and on site construction projects surveillance.

Availability to travel, a valid Illinois driver’s license, proper vehicle insurance, access to a vehicle or other means of travel.

Anticipated Starting Salary $3994.00/month – $ 47,928.00/year
Current Bargaining Unit Employees – CBA language applies
Full Bargaining Unit Salary Range – $47,928.00 -$70,956.00/year

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30-5:00 (Flexible & 9 Day Schedule)

Location -Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Agency Contact:
Wanda Trumbo
Human Resources Specialist
Capital Development Board
Third Floor, Wm. G. Stratton Building
401 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL 62706
217-524-7510
Email: wanda.trumbo@illinois.gov

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois Rutan interview process.

Non-Code positions:

This position is non-code and does not require a grade from CMS. Applicants should submit the most current CMS 100 Application (R-07/2019), cover letter and resume to the contact above. Please include the bid number to correspondence.